Raw video capture is required by researchers at the Technion for underwater imaging research. This project's goal was to design and build a custom made, compact digital video camera that would enable capturing raw video sequences in an underwater environment. The camera would allow the diver maximum control over the shooting parameters through a very simple interface. The project utilized a machine vision camera manufactured by Prosilica Inc. to allow for completely raw image data to be captured. Emphasis was put on designing a user interface that's easy to operate underwater and simplifying maintenance and data download for processing after the dive.